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MA08 WZT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,136 mi
Last recorded191,136 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 WZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 191,136 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 May 2020 191,136 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Apr 2019 179,878 miles

Slight brake bind nearside front

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust - middle clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 170,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2018 170,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 159,542 miles

offside front shock damp

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2016 148,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (raised tread area)

rear shock dust shrouds detached

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 148,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (raised tread area)

rear shock dust shrouds detached

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 136,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 136,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge & verey close to exposing cords

Pass 7 May 2014 118,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f 225/40/18 close to limit and heavily worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to paddle on inner edge

o/s/f 225/40/18 tyre close to limit and waring on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to paddle on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2014 118,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f 225/40/18 close to limit and heavily worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to paddle on inner edge

o/s/f 225/40/18 tyre close to limit and waring on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to paddle on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 99,637 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,022 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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MA08 WZT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA08 WZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA08 WZT registered?

MA08 WZT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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